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Rays obtain veteran C Matt Thaiss from White Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired veteran catcher Matt Thaiss from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday for minor league outfielder Dru Baker.,Thiass, 30, batted .212 (18-for-85) with one homer and eight RBIs in 35 games for the White Sox this season. He had a .294 slugging percentage in his first campaign wi...
Stars F Roope Hintz (lower body) game-time decision for Game 4
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz is a game-time decision for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in Edmonton, coach Pete DeBoer said at the morning skate.,Hintz sat out the optional morning session, just as he had missed the Stars' 6-1 loss in Game 3 to the Oilers on Sunday beca...
Familiarity runs deep as title-toting Oklahoma returns to WCWS
Four-time defending champion Oklahoma is back in the Women's College World Series.,And the Sooners enter this year's WCWS, which begins Thursday in Oklahoma City, as the favorites.,But they aren't the prohibitive favorites this time around after losing much of the core from the teams that have won t...
Athletics rookie 1B Nick Kurtz (hip) placed on injured list
The Athletics placed rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list as part of a series of transactions Tuesday.,Kurtz, whose designation is retroactive to Sunday, is dealing with a strained left hip flexor.,The A's also called up outfielder Drew Avans from Triple-A Las Vegas, acquired l...
Report: Spurs C Victor Wembanyama to return by training camp
San Antonio Spurs All-Star center Victor Wembanyama is expected to return to the court by the start of training camp, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Wembanyama missed the last two months of this season due to a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. Thrombosis occurs when blood turns into clumps ins...
Star wideouts snag cover of EA Sports College Football 26
Coming off outstanding freshman seasons, wide receivers Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State and Ryan Williams of Alabama will grace the standard edition cover of the EA Sports College Football 26 video game.,It marks the first time in the video game franchise's history that the cover will feature a pair of...
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins absent from voluntary OTAs
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was absent from practice at voluntary organized team activities on Tuesday.,"I did not see him today," Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said. "He did not show up in the meetings, so I did not see him today.",Cousins, who turns 37 in mid-August, has been visib...
Nuggets G Russell Westbrook recovering from hand surgery
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair two breaks in his right hand.,"I'm grateful for everyone's support all year and I can't wait to be back out there at 100% soon," the veteran said in a statement posted to X by The Athletic. "The comeback is already in moti...
F Alex Condon opts out of NBA draft, returns to Florida
Forward Alex Condon, who played a key role in Florida's run to the national championship, will return for his junior season after telling ESPN on Tuesday that he is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft.,The 6-foot-11 native of Australia averaged 10.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 37 games (3...
Report: Packers offer CB Jaire Alexander restructured deal
In an effort to resolve Jaire Alexander's contract situation, the Green Bay Packers have proposed a restructured deal to the two-time All-Pro cornerback, The Athletic reported.,The Packers' offer comes after the team discussed possibly trading the 28-year-old before the opening of free agency and th...
Report: Rockies nearing deal with SS Orlando Arcia
The Colorado Rockies are nearing a deal with veteran shortstop Orlando Arcia, MLB.com reported on Tuesday.,The Atlanta Braves released the 30-year-old former All-Star on Sunday after he batted .194 in 14 games this season.,Arcia is a career .241 hitter with 87 homers and 335 RBIs in 951 games with t...
Home sweet home: NYCFC aim to topple visiting Dynamo
New York City FC look to close out a perfect homestand with a victory over the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.,Both Houston (4-6-5, 17 points) and New York City (7-5-3, 24 points) have a 2-0-1 record over their last three MLS matches, but the latter may have the advantage on its home pitch. NYCFC is 6-...
Gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton facing DUI charge
Gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton was arrested earlier this month on a misdemeanor DUI charge in West Virginia.,Court records confirm that the 1984 Olympic all-around gold medalist was charged on May 17 in Fairmont, W.Va.,Officers observed a container of wine in the vehicle and said Retton slurred he...
Bills DE Joey Bosa injures calf, RB James Cook absent from OTAs
Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa likely will be out until training camp with a calf injury, coach Sean McDermott confirmed Tuesday.,McDermott said all players were present for OTAs except for running back James Cook, who is seeking a long-term contract extension.,Bosa, 29, signed a one-year, $1...
Viktor Hovland looking for answers at Memorial Tournament
Viktor Hovland has dealt with very public issues involving his swing, leading some to question whether he's dealing with mental or physical issues in his game.,Hovland hopes to put that question to bed this week when he competes at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.,The 27-year-old Norwegian h...
Yaxel Lendeborg WDs from draft, commits to Michigan
UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg withdrew from the NBA draft and committed to Michigan on Tuesday.,The 6-foot-9 forward, a projected first-round pick, confirmed his decision with ESPN.,The deadline for players to withdraw from the draft and maintain college eligibility is Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET.,Len...
F Mackenzie Mgbako out of draft, commits to Texas A&M
Indiana transfer Mackenzie Mgbako withdrew from the NBA draft and confirmed his commitment to Texas A&M on Tuesday.,"I decided to withdraw to focus on becoming a lock first-round pick next year," the 6-foot-8 forward told ESPN. "I am committed to making the improvements to my game based upon feedbac...
FC Cincinnati put sterling home record on line vs. FC Dallas
After missing out on an opportunity to claim first place in the Eastern Conference, FC Cincinnati return home for the first time in nearly three weeks to face FC Dallas on Wednesday night.,Cincinnati (9-4-2, 29 points) is winless in its last two matches (0-1-1), including a 4-2 loss at Atlanta Unite...
G Milos Uzan withdrawing from draft, returning to Houston
Houston guard Milos Uzan has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return to the Cougars.,His representation, PNW Sports Group, confirmed his decision with ESPN on Tuesday.,The deadline for players to withdraw from the draft and maintain college eligibility is Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET.,Uzan, ...
Report: Lions signing LB Zach Cunningham
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran linebacker Zach Cunningham to a contract, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Terms of the deal were not announced for Cunningham, who recorded four tackles in seven games for the Denver Broncos last season.,Cunningham, 30, totaled 709 tackles, 6.5 sacks, five forc...